If you're in a total rush to get to an afternoon BBQ, slick it back into a ponytail! Use a fine-tooth comb to smooth wet hair straight back, and secure with a fun, neon hair tie. As it dries, twirl your 'tail around your finger to create natural, bouncy waves!

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Anne Menke

Double Topknots

Summer parties are the perfect excuse to have a little Miley moment! To get her famous double buns, part your hair down the middle and make two high ponytails. Twist each pony into two messy buns, and secure with elastics. The messier, the better!

This cool update to the side pony is so easy to do—it's even quicker than braiding! Pull your hair to one side and separate into two sections. Twist both sections the same direction as you wrap them around each other in the opposite direction.

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Low-Key French Twist

No need to sweat it out in the bathroom to score this glam style. Let your hair dry in the sun, then apply gel from roots to tips to give it a wet look. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck and rake through your strands with your fingers, leaving bumps here and there for an undone look, and twist up. Tuck the ends in and set with bobby pins.

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High Braid

To try this sporty style, pull all your hair as high up as it will go and secure into a ponytail with a clear elastic. Then, braid the ponytail—stick to a regular three-strand plait, or mix it up with a fishtail. Add a pop of color by piling on fun, retro scrunchies!

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Twisted Chignon

A super chic updo doesn't have to take tons of time—or hot tools. To get this summery twist, part your hair slightly off-center, then roll the front section of one side into a twist, pinning it against your head as you go, and repeat on the opposite side. Cross the twisted ends of your hair over each other and tuck them in and secure with pins. Spritz with a little anti-humidity spray to ward off flyaways—and feel free to add a flower halo or pretty clip to top it off!

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Chris Eckert/Studio D

Textured Topknot

Salt water, wind, and sand leave your hair with tons of natural texture. To give your average topknot extra oomph, skip the post-beach shampoo and use your fingers to rake your hair up into a loose, messy bun. Pin in place and finish with some light-hold hairspray to set.

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Chris Eckert/Studio D

Reverse French Braid

Amp up a classic plait with this cool twist. Starting on one side of your head, French-braid a section along your forehead, from one ear toward the other. To get the inside-out look, cross the side sections underneath the middle strand, instead of over the top! Secure the end with an elastic, then gently tug at the braid for a slightly messy, fuller look.

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Braided Ponytail

When it's a million degrees out, keep your hair off your face with this fun style. Make a deep side part, then start French-braiding a three-inch piece of hair on the thicker side of the part. Continue down your head. Pull the rest of your hair into a low side ponytail, leaving about a two-inch piece of hair out. Wrap the piece around the top of your ponytail, securing with a bobby pin to cover the elastic.

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Eric Ray Davidson

Cute Scarf

If your hair is just not cooperating, cheat with a headscarf! Pile your strands on top of your head and secure with bobby pins into a messy bun, then just tie a printed scarf around like a headband. So cute!

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